🎉 Welcome Back to a New Semester! 💻✨
New year, new semester, SAME amazing energy! 🚀 We’re thrilled to kick off another exciting term with all of you, packed with coding, fun, and plenty of chances to shine! 🌟
This semester, we’re leveling up with our Intermediate Python Program 🐍, designed to help middle school girls take their coding skills to the next level. If you’re passionate about teaching, planning, or just spreading the tech love, there are so many ways to get involved (and yes, we want YOU on the team! 🙌).
Don’t miss our General Body Meetings (GBMs) 💃🏻, where we’ll share all the latest updates, connect with members, and brainstorm how to make this semester unforgettable. First meeting’s coming up soon—mark your calendars and come hang with us! 🗓️
Let’s make this semester full of learning, laughs, and smashing goals together. Keep reading to find out how you can jump in and make an impact. 💪✨
Join the Team: Intermediate Python Program! 💻💻
This semester, we’re stepping it up! After hosting a 6-Week Intro to Python Course last semester, this semester we're excited to offer a 6-Week Intermediate Python Course as well for middle school girls! Let’s keep building skills and confidence!
Get Involved!
We’re looking for passionate members to join our committees and help make this program a success:
Activities Committee
- Create engaging content for the Intermediate Python course.
- Revise and improve slides for dynamic, interactive lessons.
Teacher
- Lead class lessons and bring Python to life for students.
- Review and refine materials prepared by the Activities Committee.
Teacher Assistant
- Help with student drop-off and pick-up.
- Support students during exercises and activities.
Outreach Committee
- Connect with local middle schools to spread the word about our program.
- Manage our social media presence and onboard new students.
Our program empowers young coders to take more steps into programming through hands-on lessons and fun activities!
📅 Class Schedule
- When: Weekly on Saturdays, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Start Date: February 15th
To sign up for a committee fill out this google form: here!
More Information will be at the first GBM!
Stop By and Say Hi: Winter Fair! ❄️
Come find us during the Winter Fair to get more information and meet with club members!
🗓️ Date: TODAY!! (January 22)
⏰ Time: 5:00-6:30 PM
📍 Where: Wiegand Gym in the UC - Table 61
We’re Officially Part of the College Loop! 🎉
Exciting news: CMU is now officially part of the Girls Who Code College Loop network! Joining the College Loop gives you access to exclusive resources, coding challenges, networking events, and more to support your journey in tech.
How to Sign Up:
- Go to the Girls Who Code HQ: https://hq.girlswhocode.com/
- Click "College and Careers" and create an account using your CMU email.
- Use the code: CL61140 - Carnegie Mellon University as your chapter to unlock access to all the perks!
💡 Why Join?
- Participate in coding challenges and showcase your skills.
- Gain access to exclusive workshops and webinars led by industry professionals.
- Connect with a nationwide network of women in tech for inspiration and mentorship.
- Maybe, get free merch!
Sign up today and take the first step toward unlocking these amazing opportunities! Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming College Loop activities.
💻✨Email anyone in the board or gwccmu@andrew.cmu.edu if you have any questions!
Bi-Weekly General Body Meeting! 💃🏻
Our first General Body Meeting is coming up next week! If you miss us at the Winter Fair, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, meet members, and find out ways to get involved with our club! We can’t wait to see you there :))
🗓️ When: Wednesdays from 5-6 PM
More information will be in the following newsletters, keep an eye out! 👀
Calling All Hackers: Register for TartanHacks 2025! 🌟
Get ready to code, create, and innovate at TartanHacks 2025—CMU’s largest hackathon—happening on campus February 7-8, 2025 (Friday and Saturday)!
🎉 What’s in store?
- A high-energy, in-person 24-hour hackathon experience.
- Exciting challenges with the chance to win awesome swag and prizes.
- Meeting recruiters and engineers from sponsers.
- Delicious free food to fuel your creativity.
- Inspiring talks, including one from Professor Zico Kolter, CMU Machine Learning Department Director and OpenAI board member.
💼 Sponsored by: Jane Street, HRT, Sandia, and Stripe.
🔗 Register now at tartanhacks.com and secure your spot! Deadline to register for CMU students is January 31st!
📩 Questions? Contact tartanhacks@scottylabs.org.
Let’s make TartanHacks 2025 unforgettable—don’t miss your chance to create something amazing!
See you there!
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Have a great start to the semester everyone! So excited! ✨
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